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Student union gets bad feedback on fees

NUS survey finds many universities aren’t involving cohort in decisions on how to spend amenities and services payments. By Antonia Maiolo. Universities are still failing to properly consult with students over how the compulsory student services money is being spent, ...

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Greens detest contestability

Rhiannon says the current model sends too much public funding to private training organisations. By Dallas Bastian. The Greens are calling for an immediate end to TAFE cuts and a complete overhaul of the VET funding system following the release ...

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Urge to merge needs a rethink

The funding crunch raises the spectre of combining institutions; remember to consider all options when going down this path. By Andrew Vann. It’s hard to picture now, with the mercury over 40 in parts of the country in recent weeks, ...

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Every decade it’s the same thing

Forty years after Kangan, TAFE is still facing many of the same problems; it’s time to break that cycle. By Adrian Marron. Twenty years ago, I assisted a colleague in creating a strategic 10-year vision for our college. Re-reading it ...

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Building bridges, tearing down walls

Civil engineer says more women should get involved in the field. By Antonia Maiolo. Hervey Bay woman Laura Taborda has proven that engineering is no longer a man’s job, and is encouraging more females to consider a career in the ...

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Assigned for the times

The world’s healthcare needs change pretty quickly. Nursing schools must adapt to help their students keep up. By Dallas Bastian. Preparing current and future nursing professionals for work in a rapidly changing sector means paying attention to shifting industry needs ...

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In the grip of ‘Regulatoris Rex’

Every aspect of the national VET regulator needs a review, starting with its paranoid mindset. By Rohan Cresp. The national vocational education and training regulator – the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) – has a challenging remit. It is responsible, ...

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Six steps in the right direction

Remember these ‘Cs’ for guiding workers and the organisation as both evolve in coming years. By Andrew Henderson. The foundation for success for workplace leaders can be built around three critical beliefs: people need something to believe in, someone to ...

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Master of metamorphosis

  A look at the design plans of the world’s top universities shows evolving trends in integration and technology to keep up with a dynamic cohort. By Adam Davies. The higher education sector is under increasing financial, political and environmental ...

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Shipping

One of the favourite pastimes of fans of a TV or book series is to imagine beloved characters as a romantic couple. For example, Harry Potter and Hermione seemed a natural pairing as they grew to maturity, only for JK ...

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